Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 Amy, Of course, you are right. The most practical course of action would be to quit smoking. That is what I and many others did when we began trying to conceive or upon finding out we were expecting. I think what meant -- and correct me if I'm wrong -- is that it may not be realistic that all Moms are going to take this course of action, wise as it may be. Yes, ideally they should quit smoking, and nobody should smoke, ever. Smoking is dangerous for everyone. But unfortunately some people do, even Moms, and we should still encourage these Moms to breastfeed, rather than formula feeding. -- Margaret Avoid pushing too hard. Your children are full of spirit and will find their way. Their true parent resides within them; you are only a reflection. --Vimala McClure, The Tao of Motherhood mailto:potterkim@... davidfeb98@... wrote: > From: davidfeb98@... > > In a message dated 3/27/00 8:10:24 PM Central Standard Time, > breastfeedingonelist writes: > > << I think your approach is admirable, and an accomplishment you should be > proud of. I don't think it's a practical approach for all moms though. >> > > Why on earth would it not be practial for someone to stop smoking?? Sounds > very practale to me. Much less expence. (I hear thoes things are real > expensive theses days) No worry about second hand smoke and your baby. I > don't understand your statment at all. Sure I bet it's hard to quit but lots > of things in life and parenting are hard. Smoking moms should not be made to > feel better because they are doing less harm to there children by not > switching to formula and nursing there baby's they should be told to stop > smoking to avoid further harm. > > All the co-sleeping breastfeeding in the world won't bring a baby back once > they are gone because of the negitive side effects of smoking around them so > saying you lessen the chances of sids by co-sleeping or breastfeeding is > pointless. Why would anymother do somthing that knew it raised the chances or > hurting her baby. Think about the poor little ones. They have no say so we > need to be strong and smart enough to do the best for them. > > Amy > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Good friends, school spirit, hair-dos you'd like to forget. > Classmates.com has them all. And with 4.4 million alumni already > registered, there's a good chance you'll find your friends here: > http://click./1/2623/0/_/410002/_/954269705/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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